LH Labs Geek Out v2+ Discussion Thread

[Synystrale]

Thank you. You can tell from this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ap7KKFmgl0 that this is the one with 3d printed plastic edges as you can see the lines like you said.
This one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLW34umEiBk you can't see the lines which is the current version.

I took a look to this video so much often but i think it just The light... if you wait, you will see the lines diferently!!!!

 

[Synystrale]

There have been three versions of the GOV2+ that got out to the public, and I've had all three

Version 1 = All 3D printed black plastic chassis 
Version 2 = Aluminum front and back plate with 3D printed black plastic frame/edges (you can tell this one as the plastic has thiose 3D printed lines in it. 
Version 3 = Aluminum front and back plate with injection molded black plastic frame/edges - this is the final and current version

The Infinity versions have the lemniscate (infinity symbol) in the corner. 

As far as I know, there were no significant electronics changes across the versions of the V2+ Inf. The GOV2A was upgrading some of the electronics of the GOV2, but this did not apply to the V2+. 

Cheers 

Thank you
They spoke about caps change...
But if you Heard The three versions and didnt heard a diffenrence, here is The main thing!!!!
I will send you picture of mine!!!

 

[willowbrook]

I took a look to this video so much often but i think it just The light... if you wait, you will see the lines diferently!!!!

The video was posted in late 2015, so there is no way that he had the latest version. Around 4:40, he even says 3d printed plastic. At around 5:00, you can see those lines. And I think the 3d printed plastic reflects a lot more light than the molded ones. 

 

[Raketen]

I've had 2nd and 3rd versions infinity, willowbrook is correct - the second version is shiny, and the plastic was a little bit sticky like a resin that isn't fully cured. the 3rd version plastic is matte and much more solid feeling, I think the 2nd video it is the 3rd & final version.

As to the sound AFAICT there is no difference but it was several months between using either. If considering exchanging for Mojo I suggest trying the balanced mode of v2+ to hear its full potential if you can.

 

[Synystrale]

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[Synystrale]

If i understood well to what you said (my english is far to be perfect) i think we can see the lines on mine. But you write, i have to use balance mode!!!
And it sound good to me.

 

[willowbrook]

I think yours is the 2nd version...don't know if there were any hardware changes from 2nd to current version though other than the firmware upgrade. Might want to contact lh labs for a better answer.

 

[Synystrale]

I think yours is the 2nd version...don't know if there were any hardware changes from 2nd to current version though other than the firmware upgrade. Might want to contact lh labs for a better answer.

What i dis 3 day ago, but we dont have the same sens of services^^
Will see.
Thank you very much to all of you.

 

[willowbrook]

So I have received my gov2+ inf. and it is firmware 1.5 along with the molded plastic. The latest version has really solid build quality, the plastic edge feels very sturdy and is not prone to any scratches. It does turn on, but haven't tried playing it yet because there is no power light when turned on which means the battery is depleted. It is currently charging with green light on.
I have a few questions for the infinity version if anyone could answer them.
 
1. How do I know that the unit is completely charged? Does the green light turn off?
2. After on/off cycle, the filter resets to blue and that is TCM I'm guessing. Green is FRM, but what is red? SSM filter?
3. The gain resets back to blue which I assume is 100mw and then blue&red=450mw and then red=1000mw?
4. Is the unit capable of charging and playing at the same time (the unit uses the current from the charger)?

 

[Synystrale]

So I have received my gov2+ inf. and it is firmware 1.5 along with the molded plastic. The latest version has really solid build quality, the plastic edge feels very sturdy and is not prone to any scratches. It does turn on, but haven't tried playing it yet because there is no power light when turned on which means the battery is depleted. It is currently charging with green light on.
I have a few questions for the infinity version if anyone could answer them.

1. How do I know that the unit is completely charged? Does the green light turn off?
2. After on/off cycle, the filter resets to blue and that is TCM I'm guessing. Green is FRM, but what is red? SSM filter?
3. The gain resets back to blue which I assume is 100mw and then blue&red=450mw and then red=1000mw?
4. Is the unit capable of charging and playing at the same time (the unit uses the current from the charger)?

Now my turn to trying to help you.
- yes the green light will turn off
- yes red one is ssm which has been made for streeming music but you will chose the one you prefer and it will depend of the style of music.
- yes like this.
- yes it is capable but it will use more energy that it will be able to accumulate it so if you want, it will permit to listen more long than on the battery only.

 

[willowbrook]

Now my turn to trying to help you.
- yes the green light will turn off
- yes red one is ssm which has been made for streeming music but you will chose the one you prefer and it will depend of the style of music.
- yes like this.
- yes it is capable but it will use more energy that it will be able to accumulate it so if you want, it will permit to listen more long than on the battery only.

I plugged mine in for like 30 minutes and the green light turned off. However, when I turn the unit on, a faint purple light turns on and nothing after that...I feel like this is a defective unit, maybe the red light will turn on. When I plug in the charger, the green light keeps turning off, so it must be fully charged. Gah...and the bottom right corner of the back panel is slightly raised, not in place. Can't say I'm impressed with the QC, but sound is phenomenal though. Gotta send it back I suppose sigh...

 

[Synystrale]

I plugged mine in for like 30 minutes and the green light turned off. However, when I turn the unit on, a faint purple light turns on and nothing after that...I feel like this is a defective unit, maybe the red light will turn on. When I plug in the charger, the green light keeps turning off, so it must be fully charged. Gah...and the bottom right corner of the back panel is slightly raised, not in place. Can't say I'm impressed with the QC, but sound is phenomenal though. Gotta send it back I suppose sigh...

Mine is not perfect neither.
When it is full, the blue light didn't stay neither but will come back after a moment.
I don't think your's have a particular problem...
To what Are your comparing your gov2plus when you say that the sound is phenomenal?

 

[willowbrook]

Mine is not perfect neither.
When it is full, the blue light didn't stay neither but will come back after a moment.
I don't think your's have a particular problem...
To what Are your comparing your gov2plus when you say that the sound is phenomenal?

Wow, I just switched it off and on about 5 times and the blue light does come on. Connected charger and then disconnected it, after 5 on/off cycles, blue light comes on. I read somewhere that the light is not dynamic, but static and only displays the previous charging state of the unit. I'm guessing the unit will just shut off without any warning in this case. Still, I shouldn't have to repeat 5 on/off cycles just to get a reading of my unit.
 
I had the mojo for quite a while and one thing that I keep noticing with the gov2+ is that the bass is better controlled than the mojo and the soundstage is very natural. I always felt like the sound was somewhat congested with mojo and it was overly warm no matter what I paired it with. By warm I mean mid-bass was emphasized without being well controlled. So sometimes, it sounded muddy and unrefined. However, mojo had a bit more air to it and the upper-mids were just plain beautiful, but at the same time this can have a negative effect on other brighter IEMs or headphones. I like the FRM filter, very full sounding without sounding too boring.
 
I also found out that if you turn your unit before disconnecting, the volume will reset and you will be in for a surprise. Have to disconnect before turning it off ^^